CVE-2016-7193VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2016-7193: Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Affects Microsoft OfficeSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
KEV deadline: 03/24/2022
EPSS: 57.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7193 (opens in a new tab)

Description

Microsoft Office contains a memory corruption vulnerability (CVE-2016-7193) that can allow remote code execution. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

CVE-2016-7193 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office that enables remote code execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). It has been observed to be exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage. However, no detailed version information or patch availability is provided in the input data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected Microsoft Office installations. This could lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the user running Office. The vulnerability is known to be exploited in the wild, increasing the risk to users.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official Microsoft security advisories for updates and apply any available patches promptly once released.

Weaknesses

CWE-119Buffer Errors (Memory Bounds) (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:26:34 UTC

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